"Aerospace Medicine beyond COVID"
Dr. Onalenna Nako-Phuthego had the distinguished honor of being a keynote speaker at the Southern African Aerospace Medical Association (SAAsMA) Conference 2024. Her presentation focused on the evolving landscape of aerospace medicine in the post-pandemic era.
Keynote Address Highlights
- Long-term effects of COVID-19 on aviation medical certification
- Mental health considerations for aviation personnel post-pandemic
- Lessons learned from COVID-19 for future pandemic preparedness
- Updated protocols for aeromedical transport of infectious diseases
- The future of aerospace medicine in Southern Africa
About SAAsMA
The Southern African Aerospace Medical Association represents aerospace medicine professionals across the Southern African region. The annual conference brings together medical professionals, aviation industry stakeholders, and researchers to advance the field of aerospace medicine.
"The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed how we approach aerospace medicine. As we move forward, we must integrate these lessons into our standard practices." — Dr. Nako-Phuthego
Impact
The keynote address sparked important discussions among conference attendees about the future of aerospace medicine in Africa. Dr. Nako-Phuthego's insights from her unique perspective as Botswana's first aerospace medicine specialist provided valuable context for the region's aviation medical community.
